Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Quick Statistics

Sturgeon Bay is a community in Door County, Wisconsin, home to about 9,806 people spread across 9.9 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $43,329 a year, and a typical home is worth about $236,300. About 41.7% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 7 percent over the past decade.

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9,806
Total Population
▲ up 7% since 2012
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9.89 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$43,329
Median Personal Income
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$236,300
Median Home Value
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41.7%
College Educated
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93.3%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 4.6 points since 2010
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Among the Wisconsin towns GeoStat tracks, Sturgeon Bay ranks number 100 of 808 in population, number 559 in median household income, number 256 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Sturgeon Bay typically top out near 78°F in July, while January nights average about 10°F. The area sees roughly 57 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Sturgeon Bay
# Town Distance Population
1.Sturgeon Bay, WI0.9 mi.818
2.Forestville, WI10.5 mi.558
3.Forestville, WI10.6 mi.1,096
4.Brussels, WI13.7 mi.1,136
5.Jacksonport, WI14.0 mi.705
6.Algoma, WI15.1 mi.6,822
7.Algoma, WI15.5 mi.3,228
8.Egg Harbor, WI15.9 mi.1,342
Frequently Asked Questions About Sturgeon Bay

What is the population of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin?
Sturgeon Bay has a population of about 9,806 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin in?
Sturgeon Bay is located in Door County, Wisconsin.

What is the median home value in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin?
The median home value in Sturgeon Bay is about $236,300, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin?
The median personal income in Sturgeon Bay is about $43,329 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin?
Since 1950, 9 tornadoes have been recorded in Door County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin?
Typical July highs run about 78 degrees and January lows about 10 degrees, with around 57 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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